WUCF

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WUCF, a listener supported service of the University of Central Florida, Orlando, broadcasts a 24-hour schedule of jazz music and other non-commercial programming from the University of Central Florida. 

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164 Pieces

Jazz and the American Spirit examines the great stories of Jazz across America by looking at and listening to the musicians who have created it. Hosted by saxophonist and University of Central Florida Director of Jazz Studies Jeff Rupert.

  • From: WUCF
  • Updated: Jan 29, 2021
Caption: Jazz Most Wanted
204 Pieces

Each week, Jazz Most Wanted counts down the song and artist from number ten to number one by playing the individual songs and by highlighting the players and aspects of the recording that make it special!

  • From: WUCF
  • Updated: Jun 08, 2020

Latest Pieces

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Jeff Rupert takes a listen to musicians who can “play pretty”. Instead of how many notes, how fast or how complex the arrangement being played, Jef...

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  • Added: Jul 06, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...Our number one artist stayed put this week, but the number two through number ten spots are up for grabs, and with ...

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  • Added: Jun 30, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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Host Jeff Rupert continues to trace the evolution of one of the great American inventions, the Big Band! In this show we hear great examples from T...

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  • Added: Jun 28, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...We added a new contender to our Jazz Most Wanted list this week and there’s a new star sitting at number one, so we...

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  • Added: Jun 23, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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Host Jeff Rupert traces the evolution of one of the great American inventions, the Big Band! He explains how jazz bands go from polyphony to homoph...

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  • Added: Jun 21, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...Our Jazz Most Wanted contenders have been playing a very competitive game of musical chairs as they move up and dow...

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  • Added: Jun 16, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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In this show, called “Coltrane Takes a Leap,” host Jeff Rupert takes a listen to the transition in the sound of tenor saxophone player, John Coltra...

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  • Added: Jun 15, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...Vocalist Veronica Swift has been sitting pretty in the number one position for the past three weeks, will she make ...

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  • Added: Jun 09, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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Jeff Rupert examines the Old Testament and New Testament Count Basie bands. What’s that about? Fire-and-brimstone-knock-you-down big band verses th...

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  • Added: Jun 08, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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This week on Jazz Most Wanted...last week songbird Veronica Swift remained at number one for a second week, will she make it three in a row this we...

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  • Added: Jun 02, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
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